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Like when going to the park? Or grocery shopping?
At the park I stay nearby and just let lo play how she wants to until she gets comfortable enough with the people.
At the grocery store I put her in the carrier and shop that way.

I've noticed a lot of people understand the age of stranger danger and will just back off if you say "hey my kid doesn't like strangers."

Like when going to the park? Or grocery shopping?
At the park I stay nearby a...

Posted
12/04/2018

Like when going to the park? Or grocery shopping?
At the park I stay nearby and just let lo play how she wants to until she gets comfortable enough with the people.
At the grocery store I put her in the carrier and shop that way.
I've noticed a lot of people understand the age of stranger danger and will just back off if you say "hey my kid doesn't like strangers."

I don't have to deal with that one much sorry. I'm a sahm so she doesn't go with other people often. When I do leave her I give her a few minutes to find something she's interested in doing and then run away (sneak out lol)

Every kid is different and every parent is different. But I’ve always heard not to sneak away, just say a quick goodbye and have the care taker distract as you leave. I’ve only left mine once but that worked for my older child when he was a baby.

As far as stranger anxiety, I don’t know if there’s advice on how to “cope”. Just comfort them if a stranger talks to them and they’re afraid.

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